3.5 Miles

That's how far we rode our bikes today. I haven't ridden for over two months. My legs felt like jell-o before we were even off our street. My upper back was stiff by the time we'd ridden a block. My hands were asleep within 10 minutes. * What does this mean for me? I need to ride WAY more often.

Part of my problem is I'm SO afraid I'm going to crash. This is why my hands fall asleep and my upper back stiffens up. I'm tense. I need to relax.

I love bike riding. I love to get out in the fresh air. I love to feel the sun on my shoulders. I love seeing the neighborhood, and all the different ways the yards are landscaped.

I want to keep this riding up. I want to be able to ride without the numbness and fear. I know the only way to do this is to keep on keeping on!!

****WARNING****
Adult Dooce.com-like content

I said in my last post that I wanted to write more like Dooce. Well, here's my first stab at it. Men, you may stop reading now!!

*I failed to mention that my LADY PARTS also went numb!!

All right, men. It's safe now. I've gotten in touch with my inner Dooce!! I'm so proud of me! Next thing you know, I'll be getting hate mail from my father!! (If you don't read her, you must think I've completely lost it! READ HER!! Dooce.com You won't be sorry you did it!)